Probation and Parole Officer I
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Newport, KY
•Onsite
About The Position
Creating a better, safer Kentucky. If you want to make a difference in your community and be a part of an exciting team, the Department of Corrections may have a Career for you! The Department is hiring for Probation and Parole Officers who contribute to the safety of the communities and re-entry of offenders into society.
Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Be highly motivated and self-directed.
- Able to solve problems while working with a vast array of offender issues including addiction, behavior, family, housing, and employment.
- Candidate should possess reasoning ability to solve problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions in a fast-paced environment.
- All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment.
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Will be required to carry and/or use a firearm; applicant must not be prohibited from the purchase, receipt, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or both pursuant to applicable federal or state law while employed in this job classification; applicant must demonstrate competence with a firearm by successful completion of all required firearms safety training courses offered or approved by the hiring agency.
- Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in probation work and/or parole work, corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders, or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12- 21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
Responsibilities
- Formulate a plan with the offender for ongoing supervision.
- Prepare documentation as ordered by the Court System and Parole Board.
- Act as liaison between the offender and the enforcement officials.
- Testify in Court.
- Prepare and maintain reports and records.
- Provide supervision and counsel for offenders.
- Submit and act on arrest warrants.
Benefits
- Overtime pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
